Career
He played as an defender. Bland was born in Leeds. He served in the Royal Navy, and signed for Plymouth Argyle after being posted to the city.
He made his debut in the Football League a month short of his 30th birthday, and replaced the ageing Moses Russell at right back.
He made 128 appearances for the club in all competitions, the last of which came in March 1934, and the following season played a few games for Cardiff City.
